Waynesboro Area Middle School

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Waynesboro Area Middle School ranks 481 st of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Waynesboro Area Middle School is a public middle school serving 990 students in grades 6-8 in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Waynesboro Area School District. While the district is ranked 327 out of 610 in the state, the middle school's academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is generally below the state and district averages across all grades and subjects.

In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Math (28.5%), Science (53.6%), and English Language Arts (44.9%) were all lower than the state and district averages. The school's performance has been declining over the past few years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 281 in 2018-2019 to 481 in 2023-2024. This declining performance is concerning and warrants further investigation. Additionally, the school has seen a concerning increase in its dropout rates, rising from 0.0% in 2020-2021 to 1.6% in 2022-2023.

Waynesboro Area Middle School's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. Hispanic and White students have the lowest performance, ranking in the bottom 30-40% of Pennsylvania middle schools in 2023-2024, while African American and Multi-racial students perform better, ranking in the top 50%. Students with disabilities and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds also perform below average, ranking in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania middle schools. These significant performance gaps highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable educational opportunities. In comparison, nearby middle schools, such as Gettysburg Area Middle School and Greencastle-Antrim Middle School, consistently rank in the top 25% of Pennsylvania middle schools, suggesting that Waynesboro Area Middle School may need to learn from their practices and strategies.

Detail:

Public 6-8

702 E 2nd St
Waynesboro, PA 17268-2310

(717) 762-1191

District: Waynesboro Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
481^st of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,705

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 936

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.0%

Hispanic:

6.6%

Two or more races:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Waynesboro Area Middle School ranks worse than 54% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.38. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84%), Hispanic (6.6%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waynesboro Area Middle School is 15.1. (See more...)

Compare Waynesboro Area Middle School employs 61.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waynesboro Area Middle School is $12,705.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waynesboro Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waynesboro Area Middle School 481^st of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Waynesboro Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Waynesboro Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waynesboro Area School District 327^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Waynesboro Area Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Waynesboro Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2019	68.27	281^st	891	68.5%
2021	57.39	330^th	797	58.6%
2022	49.74	468^th	883	47.0%
2023	53.32	434^th	893	51.4%
2024	48.38	481^st	891	46.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Waynesboro Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.27	102^nd	187	45.5%
2024	35.13	125^th	199	37.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waynesboro Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.81	542^nd	874	38.0%
2024	41.19	529^th	877	39.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Waynesboro Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	48.61	468^th	860	45.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Waynesboro Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.34	466^th	660	29.4%
2024	34.68	423^rd	672	37.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Waynesboro Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	45.61	485^th	870	44.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Waynesboro Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.46	217^th	421	48.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Waynesboro Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.99	203^rd	362	43.9%
2024	25.09	281^st	362	22.4%

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Rank History for White students at Waynesboro Area Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.12	449^th	681	34.1%
2024	31.85	482^nd	673	28.4%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Waynesboro Area Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	865	26	9	55	5	0	47	1007
2019	871	34	7	60	4	0	79	1055
2020	962	33	6	76	4	1	66	1148
2021	904	26	5	66	1	0	69	1071
2022	904	28	2	66	3	0	72	1075
2023	827	35	3	58	2	0	65	990
2024	786	28	3	62	3	1	53	936

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waynesboro Area Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	1007	61.2	16.4	48.8
2019	1055	63.7	16.5	52.1
2020	1148	63.8	17.9	53.4
2021	1071	61.2	17.5	52.9
2022	1075	57.5	18.6	48.7
2023	990	65.6	15.0	53.5
2024	936	61.8	15.1	55.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Waynesboro Area Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	1007	61.2	16.4	48.8
2019	1055	63.7	16.5	52.1
2020	1148	63.8	17.9	53.4
2021	1071	61.2	17.5	52.9
2022	1075	57.5	18.6	48.7
2023	990	65.6	15.0	53.5
2024	936	61.8	15.1	55.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Waynesboro Area Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$10,232 (100.0%)	$10,232
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$10,438 (100.0%)	$10,438
2021	$483 (4.1%)	$11,172 (95.9%)	$11,655
2022	$1,410 (11.1%)	$11,295 (88.9%)	$12,705

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waynesboro Area Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 281^st of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 434^th of 893 Middle schools	17.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Waynesboro Area Middle School)	50.4	26.5	23.9%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Waynesboro Area Middle School)	67.9	43.9	24%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Waynesboro Area Middle School)	44.6	31	13.6%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Waynesboro Area Middle School)	64.2	48.8	15.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Waynesboro Area Middle School)	33.1	36	2.9%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Waynesboro Area Middle School)	60.3	55.7	4.6%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Waynesboro Area Middle School)	64.8	52	12.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Waynesboro Area Middle School)	43.2	31.3	11.9%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Waynesboro Area Middle School)	60.3	55.7	4.6%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Waynesboro Area Middle School)	65.7	48.3	17.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1055	990	6.2%
African American	34	35	2.9%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	7	3	57.1%
Hispanic	60	58	3.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	871	827	5.1%
Two or More Races	79	65	17.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.1%	53.5%	1.4%

Schools Near Waynesboro Area Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)						PSSA Science (2024)			PSSA English Language Arts (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Waynesboro Area Middle School	Public	6-8	702 E 2nd St	Waynesboro	17268	Franklin County	Waynesboro Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 762-1191	936	62	15.1	55.7%	786 (84.0%)	28 (3.0%)	62 (6.6%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (5.7%)	48.4	481^st of 891 public middle schools	46.0%		53.3	434^th of 893 public middle schools	51.4%	47			27.9	26.5	30.8	28.5		53.6	53.6			41.1	45.8	47.3	44.9	$12,705	$1,410	$11,295
Greencastle-Antrim Middle School	Public	6-8	370 South Ridge Ave	Greencastle	17225	Franklin County	Greencastle-Antrim School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 597-3226	672	48	13.8	40.2%	579 (86.2%)	15 (2.2%)	33 (4.9%)	7 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (5.2%)	83.3	115^th of 891 public middle schools	87.1%		85.1	103^rd of 893 public middle schools	88.5%	12			52.8	40.3	41.4	45.0		72.8	72.8			73.4	68.5	70.3	70.7	$11,809	$00	$11,809
Fairfield Area Middle School	Public	5-8	4840 Fairfield Rd	Fairfield	17320	Adams County	Fairfield Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 642-8228	284	22	12.6	30.3%	264 (93.0%)	6 (2.1%)	8 (2.8%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	45.3	510^th of 891 public middle schools	42.8%		57.2	384^th of 893 public middle schools	57.0%	126		51.6	21.4	37.9	16.9	31.2		54.3	54.3		53.9	42.8	59.3	36.6	47.5	$15,993	$95	$15,898
Chambersburg Area Middle School - South	Public	6-8	1151 E McKinley St	Chambersburg	17201	Franklin County	Chambersburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 261-3385	1,074	68	15.7	70.9%	574 (53.4%)	91 (8.5%)	319 (29.7%)	22 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	64 (6.0%)	62	337^th of 891 public middle schools	62.2%		59.9	360^th of 893 public middle schools	59.7%	23			30.2	36.5	33.0	33.1		59.5	59.5			54.1	56.6	55.1	55.3	$14,110	$672	$13,437
Chambersburg Area Middle School - North	Public	6-8	1957 Scotland Ave	Chambersburg	17201	Franklin County	Chambersburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 261-3369	1,050	63	16.5	63.6%	618 (58.9%)	73 (7.0%)	246 (23.4%)	29 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	82 (7.8%)	67.8	270^th of 891 public middle schools	69.7%		69.7	251^st of 893 public middle schools	71.9%	19			39.4	26.3	26.7	30.7		68.2	68.2			62.9	59.5	69.7	64.1	$13,306	$487	$12,819
Gettysburg Area Middle School	Public	6-8	37 Lefever St	Gettysburg	17325	Adams County	Gettysburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 334-6254	683	50	13.6	46.9%	501 (73.4%)	26 (3.8%)	104 (15.2%)	14 (2.0%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.0%)	83.6	113^th of 891 public middle schools	87.3%		85.4	98^th of 893 public middle schools	89.0%	15			58.3	47.2	49.6	51.3		73.3	73.3			58.8	63.6	69.2	64.4	$18,206	$702	$17,504
James Buchanan Middle School	Public	6-8	5191 Fort Loudon Rd	Mercersburg	17236	Franklin County	Tuscarora School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 328-5221	554	42	13.3	100.0%	508 (91.7%)	4 (0.7%)	18 (3.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.6%)	56.1	402^nd of 891 public middle schools	54.9%		58.8	368^th of 893 public middle schools	58.8%	34			31.5	25.1	30.0	28.8		61.6	61.6			56.6	48.3	51.7	52.2	$6,060	$602	$5,458
Upper Adams Intrmdt School	Public	4-6	136 Fohl Street	Arendtsville	17303	Adams County	Upper Adams School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 677-4300	360	30	11.9	57.2%	259 (71.9%)	3 (0.8%)	95 (26.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)								(n/a)	54.2	49.5	44.9			49.5	85.5		85.5	53.4	52.9	59.3			55.3	$15,561	$279	$15,282

Frequently Asked Questions about Waynesboro Area Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Waynesboro Area Middle School?

Students at Waynesboro Area Middle School are 84% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Is Waynesboro Area Middle School a good school?

Waynesboro Area Middle School ranks 481^st of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Waynesboro Area Middle School in?

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How many students attend Waynesboro Area Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 936 students attended Waynesboro Area Middle School.

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